Yes, check all fire safety equipment, shut off water, lower thermostat (depending on your location, here in NC we would set air to 85 in the Summer and heat to 50 in the Winter during vacancy period).

I haven't seen a vendor offering remote temp/flood *and* thermostat control for small 3-10 unit buildings yet.

Besides having a reliable cleaner and handyman, put in a smart lock, smart thermostat, and a Ring doorbell or other outdoor camera.

I purchased my first home in Eagle Mountain and built the home with an ADU for the basement (separate entrance, thermostat, etc.).

She eventually called code enforcement on the property because the thermostat was set to 71 and it would only get to 70.

.- remember that you'll be paying all utilities if you rent by the room, so factor that into what you charge for rent, and consider using remotely-controlled nest thermostats so they can't jack the heat up beyond what any normal person would pay for (if you're in a cold area). the same could be said for a home with central air in a warmer climate.- consider baking into the rest biweekly housekeeping, so that you know that the property is being kept up with (prevents pest issues), and you won't have to deal with any quarrels over who's cleaning the common areas more than who.- always have the parents co-sign the lease.- make a manual for them. what would your own kids be calling you about when they first move out on their own?

Major changes included, 6 apt rehabs (1 complete gut), foundation repair, serviced all 5 HVAC systems, plumbing, exterior paint job, new lighting throughout, wifi cameras and thermostats!

I have a wifi camera on the entry/driveway of each home (used to be ARLO, now WYZE) A wifi connected front door lock, Honeywell wifi thermostats, PHYN plus smart water device and leak sensors near the boiler.

Mine are in a third world country so for $4/hr they’ll set door codes, message (or call) guests, schedule cleaners, adjust the thermostat, monitor my cameras, call a plumber, etc.I too often spend around $99/mon per property but I can’t imagine you’d get the same level of quality & service that I do for that $99/mon price domestically

If it were mine, I would do all of the following before shelling out money for a secondary system.Check ther attic insulation.Consider installing UV heat repelant tint (it has a service life) on all sun side windows.Have a thermo scan done of the exterior and interior to see where heat problems occur.Have the AC system check by a tech for proper amount of coolant, and to see if its too big or too small.Vent the cooking hood outdoors (if it's legal to do so).Install ceiling fans in the hallway upstairs and in the bedrooms.Have tech make sure the draw air system is sized (and positioned) correctly for each floor.Make sure the thermostat is not a (NASA Project of complication designed to micro manage the temp), and that it is working correctly.Some Techs are much better than others....Good Luck!